A SIMPLE deck of playing cards can provide hours of entertainment, provided you know what to do with them.

And let's face it, you can only watch so many carefully-constructed towers tumble at the slightest breeze before that gets old.

Of course, you could always play a game, but how often have you got halfway through a hand of gin rummy only to discover you're using different rules from your opponent?

With this handy guide, however, you can make sure you're all playing with a full deck.

With over 60 games described in a colourful, easy-to-read layout, this is the ideal companion to any deck of cards.

Andrew Chappell